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ELLSWORTH – The Maine Community Foundation now has funds for all 16 Maine counties with the addition of the Kennebec County Fund, a permanent endowment that supports projects and nonprofits that strengthen communities. A generous anonymous family has pledged $250,000 to match all contributions to the fund in 2019 and 2020.
A steering committee of community leaders in Kennebec County launched efforts last year to create a fund for the future. “This effort is bringing the county together – from Waterville to Gardiner, from Wayne to Unity – to address the needs of the region, inspire philanthropy in Kennebec County, and strengthen nonprofit organizations that are helping to build communities,” said Wick Johnson, member of MaineCF’s Kennebec County Steering Committee.
A committee of local leaders will review Community Building Grant Program applications from Kennebec County’s nonprofit organizations. The next proposal deadline is Feb. 15. Application and guidelines can be found at www.mainecf.org.
MaineCF began its County and Regional Fund Program in 1986. The county funds are built through donations from the community. For more information about the Kennebec County Fund, contact Vice President for Philanthropy Laura Young at 877-700-6800 or lyoung@mainecf.org.
